Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 5 reviews
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General Exclaim UHP vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–67
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 78 · 10 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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67
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +976Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 67 81 -
68
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +1078Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 68 81 -
56
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +1672Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 46 73 -
66
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +773Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 64 76 -
65
Noise
Defender LTX M/S +469Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 62 74 -
70
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +676Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 73 78 -
70
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +878Why this score
Source Exclaim UHP Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 70 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Exclaim UHP | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 76 |
| Dry | 67 | 76 |
| Wet | 68 | 78 |
| Snow | 56 | 72 |
| Comfort | 66 | 73 |
| Noise | 65 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 76 |
| Handling | 70 | 78 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Exclaim UHP
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Exclaim UHP
Pros
- Exceptional treadwear and long tire life for a performance-oriented category
- Great value for the price paid
- Good dry traction and excellent wet traction
Cons
- Below-average dry grip compared to mid-range UHP standards
- Poor performance in snow requiring slow and cautious driving
- Increases in noise levels as the tire wears down
Tire B Defender LTX M/S
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage lifespan
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Strong year-round traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions
Cons
- High upfront purchase price
- Subpar performance in deep mud, sand, and off-road environments
- Limited ice and severe winter capability compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Exclaim UHP | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 380 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
General Exclaim UHP
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better snow, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 72 vs 56 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · General Exclaim UHP
Tire B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.